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Working class is a term used in the social sciences and in ordinary conversation to describe those employed in lower tier jobs (as measured by skill, education and lower incomes), often extending to those in unemployment or otherwise possessing below-average material. Working classes are mainly found in industrialized economies and in urban areas of non-industrialized economies.

As with many terms describing social class, working class is defined and used in many different ways. When used non-academically, it typically refers to a section of society dependent on physical labor, especially when compensated with an hourly wage. Its use in academic discourse is contentious, especially following the decline of manual labor in postindustrial societies. Some academics question the usefulness of the concept of a working class. The term is usually contrasted with the upper class and middle class, in terms of access to economic resources, education and cultural interests. Its usage can be derogatory, but many people self-identify as working class and experience a sense of pride similar to a national identity.

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This hits home with me having been a member of the working class all of my life, there is more to us than meets the eye. This portrait gets that message across in a clear and definate way. Excellent image Bob. v/f

amazing...my brother could be this man as he runs a crane in our steel mill ....i feel from this guy a decent, hardworking man, who likes to get off work, have a beer, whatever;bob, how you got the lips, the facial hair is marvelous;he is so tired, i think/feel;he represents america;the backbone of our country, or used to;i admire him. and thanks for letting us see him, fondly, jude

Bob, wow...this is truly a fantastic work. Well done. So edgy and cinemagraphic...like a scene from a movie. Thanks for your comments on my photos. Keep up the fantastic work. I like the way you 'see things' as well. Elizabeth